I Missed Us

SWV | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 17, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Entertainment One
• ASIN: B007ADKQ8G
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (107 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,824 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

SWV (Sisters With Voices), one of the most successful R&B groups of the 90s, is set to release a new album, I Missed Us on eOne Music / Mass Appeal Entertainment.

The first single Co-Sign is the #1 most added record at UAC Radio and was produced by Lamb (Beyonce, Jazmine Sullivan, Missy Elliott, Monica, etc.)

Coko, Lelee and Taj released its debut album Its About Time in 1992. The album went multi-platinum and spawned a string of top ten R&B hits including I m So Into You, Right Here, Downtown, Weak and You re Always On My Mind. The group s sophomore effort, New Beginning, went double platinum, while the trio s third album, Release Some Tension went platinum.

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I Missed Us *The Voices* April 17, 2012

By DMichael

Format:Audio CD

SWV despite all the odds against them,(Long absence, Change in music styles and popular Artists, a Fan base now older then the general target age.) Have Reunited to bring forth their new solid effort "I Missed Us" the album boasts some great ear candy and Three Gems!

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1."Co-sign" An old school throw back hip hop vibe reminiscent of the 90's finds the ladies crooning for the love and relationship of a suitor they are head over heels for. A great song for the summer. I can hear this easily playing at family reunions or bbq's and gatherings alike.

2."All About You" A funky track also reminiscent of the 90's or even the late 80's, is sample heavy and the ladies voice the infatuation they feel about a special man. A Dj is tagged on the track to give it a club or party flair to hype listeners.

3."Show Off" A radio friendly track with elements of new jack swing without sounding too dated. the message here is about a suitor whom the ladies deem fly pleading him to "show off" and rain on them with his love. features a rapper i believe gives it a youthful radio friendly quality. I could easily hear Beyonce on a track such as this it contains that feel i get from her record "Party"

4."Everything I Love" A Bluesy R&B ballad with Pop sensibilities,the ladies croon about keeping their love strong and pleading to their man not to let their love go.

5."Do Ya" A Funk,Pop track, A sample Track borrowing from Chaka Khan and Rufus, The ladies feature a female rapper that rides the beat and delivers a slick and tasty rap followed by the ladies crooning their the best thing that ever happened for a man and does he find his new girl better?!

6."The Best Years" R&b Ballad true and through. No Funk or Pop here.... The ladies tell of a love in which they gave a man the best years of his life and that he could never get back those years!

7."I Missed Us" *TILE TRACK* R&b with Pop elements, The ladies tell the story of missing the love they shared with a man and they miss the way they were.

8."Better Than I" R&B and Soul play out here, This track sounds like a dark child produced track from the early 2000's. Almost reminds me of something Mary Mary did on one of their albums. The ladies sing that his new love is not better then they are and they will prove it. A female rapper appears briefly but the track would've sounded fine without that addition. this track i believe is just a filler and is forgetful right after hearing it. Not bad but not a standout song either and isnt at all in the style of SWV, More that of a teen pop singer first starting out.

9."Keep You Home" A Soul Ballad and this is the Gem on the album! Heartbreaking track really showcasing the ladies strong vocals and harmonies. The writing is top notch in this track and the song easily fit's the bill of a Kelly price ballad. This song is more of a warning. even reminds me of R Kellys "When a Woman's Fed Up". This song easily fits in a scene of a movie starring Angela Bassett or any strong black female actress playing a woman scorned.

10."Time To Go" R&B visits again and the ladies sing that its time to leave. He wants to play games and fuss and fight. Its time to step! No if's, and's or but's. The hook is catchy and sounds like a easy breezy song with a easy message to follow. A song to play while sipping wine and chattin with some girlfriends.

11."Use Me" An R&b, Gospel tinged song, A second Gem On the album. A powerful song stating that they are willing to be the vessel for Love and may they be used for that purpose. This is a beautiful song. an instant classic off this album in my opinion.

12."Love Unconditionally" *Another Gem* This is a Beautiful R&B track reminiscent of R kelly's choclate factory production. The ladies wonder could this be the one, all they need is someone to love and love them unconditionally. This could have been a single. And displays strong Vocals from Coko.

13."If Only You Knew" (NOW FOR A TREAT TO ALL SWV FANS) Ya know what this is! yes miss Patties own classic covered by Swv. The ladies glide over the soulful ballad and allow the instrumentation to play out a bit for easy listening. Then Coko reaapears displaying an acrobatic vocal performance.

THE ALBUM IS SOLID AND IS ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2012. THE LADIES HAVENT LOST NOT A NOTCH IN THEIR RANGE AND HAVE NOT ABANDONED THERE SIGNATURE STYLE OR FANS. SHOW SUPPORT! I RECCOMEND THIS ALBUM HIGHLY. There also appears bonus material i have not reviewed that is worth your time and listen. Read more ›

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars SWV got me feenin April 17, 2012

By Ensaeshah

Format:Audio CD

Yeah I took it back to Jodeci and that is what SWV's new disc will do for you take you back. Remember when Alicia Keys brought SWV, EnVogue, and TLC out on stage. Everyone went crazy, I know I did. SWV reminds me of my last year in high school, now nearly pushing 40 I long for the groups of my yesterday. Despite the challenges that the group has gone through, they got it together and they are back not just performing, but with a new disc (take serious notes EnVogue).

The new material is what I've been waiting to hear. Great R&B with a somewhat updated sound but still remaining true to the SWV sound. The whole cd is very listenable. Co-sign reminds you of when SWV first appeared on the scene. "Show Off" has an opening sounding like they are at a concert with references to the group Hi-Five but what really stands out to me is the chimes that you hear throughout the song from beginning to end. The chimes sound like an old Keith Sweat song (I just can't put my finger on it) "Time to Go" an easy breezy type of song, "Do Ya" is just plain funky, and I agree with one poster who mentioned "Keep you home" sounding like a song Kelly Price would sing, and "Use Me" so refreshing to hear TAJ singing the hook. Dare I not forget to mention the remake of "If only you knew"...killer. It is very nice to hear all 3 ladies singing which really helps you to appreciate their namesake like never before. I believe this is the disc they should have released after "New Beginning". What a great return to form and a welcome back to one of my beloved 90's urban groups.

Oh, get the Target exclusive for the bonus tracks.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars We've Missed You Too! April 17, 2012

By computer-girl TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Audio CD

I'm so glad to hear a new CD that is honest, and real, not cloned like calves in a laboratory.

I like SWV's voices because their vocal acrobatics are very clean and under control. They do not venture into screaming to compensate for poor voice control.

This album is a mature and age appropriate, yet it is welcome in this day and time of clones. Even the remakes (there are two) are freshened up. These ladies are grown women who are not trying to be 16 years old again. I don't think that there is the auto-tune thing going on here. Nor are they throwing around vulgar lyrics.

These are the stand out tracks to me:

2. All About You - Upbeat dance tune
3. Show Off Feat - very modern, not my favorite
5. Do Ya Feat. - nice remake of Chaka Khan's "Do You Love With you Feel"
9. Keep You Home - NICE!!!!!
10. Time To Go - Nice
12 Love Unconditionally - NICE
13. If Only You Knew - Another nice remake of Patty Labelle's signature tune

Having said that, SWV sounded slightly auto-tuned years before it became popular, that is just their vocal sound, I don't think that they used voice manipulation tools.

If you like real music with REAL vocals, give these ladies a try!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars BlackAmarillo.com Review April 19, 2012

By Tony Johnson

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

One of the most successful R&B trio of the 90's are back and I can honestly say back with a vengeance.

After breaking up in 1998 to pursue solo projects, and reunited in 2005.

SWV (Sister with Voices...Coko, Taj & LeLee) has released their 4th project "I Missed Us" and what I respect most about this project is that they didn't change their style by trying to compete with today's new school artists. You still hear that 90's flavor like with their first release "Co-sign" which will put you in the mind of "I'm So Into You" off their debut album "It's About Time" in 1992.

"All About You" has the sample of DJ Kool "Let Me Clear My Throat" a party song that also put me in the mind of "Anything" (Remix) in 1992 just vocally smoother. "Show Off" & "Do Ya" are also nice uptempo songs.

The slow grooves are just as good. "Keep You At Home" is one of those Mary J. Blige/Kelly Price women anthem type of song about a woman trying to do everything she can to keep her man at home but he wanna keep running them streets and her patience is slowly running out.

I'm really feeling "Time To Go" and "Love Unconditionally" but SWV really stepped up to the plate by remaking Patti Labelle's "If Only You Knew" Coko did her thing and should definitely make Patti proud.

There's a few songs that are fillers but nothing that I feel is worth critiquing. Overall, I can honestly say this a good comeback project from beginning to end.

It's always good to hear REAL quality music coming from a REAL quality group and that's REAL TALK!